English Talking Book - Gingerbread Man

Summary

The story of the gingerbread man follows the tale of an old couple who bake a gingerbread man that magically comes to life. After escaping the couple, the gingerbread man outruns a pig, a cow, and a horse by taunting them with his speed. However, when he encounters a cunning fox, he trusts the fox to help him cross a river. The fox tricks the gingerbread man and eats him. The story highlights themes of cleverness, betrayal, and the consequences of overconfidence.

Takeaways

• 😀 A kind old couple bakes a gingerbread cookie in the shape of a man.
• 😀 As soon as the cookie is baked, it jumps out of the oven and runs away.
• 😀 The gingerbread man taunts the old woman and her husband, saying they can't catch him.
• 😀 A hungry pig joins the chase, but the gingerbread man outruns him with his catchy song.
• 😀 The gingerbread man continues to evade the old couple and the pig, attracting more chasers.
• 😀 A cow joins the pursuit, enticed by the gingerbread man's antics.
• 😀 A horse also becomes part of the chase, but the gingerbread man remains too fast for everyone.
• 😀 The gingerbread man reaches a river and worries about being caught and eaten.
• 😀 A clever fox offers to help the gingerbread man cross the river safely.
• 😀 The fox tricks the gingerbread man and, once they cross the river, eats him.

Q & A

What is the main plot of the Gingerbread Man story?

The Gingerbread Man is a story about an old couple who bake a gingerbread cookie in the shape of a man. However, when the cookie is ready, it comes to life and runs away. The old woman, her husband, and several animals chase the gingerbread man, but he outsmarts them until he is eventually eaten by a cunning fox.

Why did the gingerbread man run away from the old woman and her husband?

The gingerbread man ran away because he came to life as soon as he was taken out of the oven, and he did not want to be eaten. He managed to escape by running away as fast as he could.

What is the first animal to chase the gingerbread man?

The first animal to chase the gingerbread man is a hungry pig who sees him running and decides to catch him.

What does the gingerbread man say to the people and animals chasing him?

The gingerbread man taunts everyone chasing him by saying, 'Run, run, as fast as you can, you can't catch me, I am the gingerbread man!'

Why does the cow join the chase after the gingerbread man?

The cow joins the chase because she loves cookies, and seeing the gingerbread man running, she decides to chase after him too.

How does the gingerbread man escape the animals and people chasing him?

The gingerbread man outpaces everyone chasing him, including the pig, the old woman, the old man, and the cow. However, he eventually faces a river and becomes worried about being caught.

What problem does the gingerbread man face when he reaches the river?

When the gingerbread man reaches the river, he fears that the water will make him soggy, which would lead to his capture by the chasing animals and humans.

How does the fox help the gingerbread man cross the river?

The fox offers to help the gingerbread man cross the river. First, he tells him to climb on his back, then on his head, and finally on his nose to keep him safe from the water.

What is the fox's true intention in helping the gingerbread man?

The fox's true intention is to eat the gingerbread man. After helping him across the river, the fox tosses the gingerbread man into the air and catches him in his mouth, eating him.

What lesson or moral can be learned from the story of the gingerbread man?

The story of the gingerbread man teaches lessons about overconfidence, the consequences of trusting others too easily, and the importance of being cautious when dealing with those who may not have good intentions.